Recent News

Photo collage of UNR Med students and faculty participating at the Tahoe 200 race

Trail Runners for Tahoe: A photographic journey

UNR Med students pace and crew for Nathan Hannemann, D.O.'s Top-10 Tahoe 200 Finish

Reilly Moss stands in front of her mural chosen by Artown which depicts a sunset with planes, birds and other elements of Nevada.

Imitating life: Storytelling as an art form across mediums

Local artist, alumna, administrative faculty member and mind behind Artown 2026’s iconic poster, Reilly Moss, shares insight, inspiration and art itself

Shannen McDermott and her family at the UNR Med campus.

Faces of the Pack: Shannen B. McDermott

Undergraduate research scholar from Queen’s University, Belfast in Ireland shares her biomedical research and journey to Northern Nevada

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Milestone Events

Milestone events celebrate key moments across our academic programs, reflecting the achievement, growth and shared pride of the UNR Med community.

M.D. students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Doctor of Medicine White Coat Ceremony
A student pinning a Match Day residency location on a map.

Doctor of Medicine Match Day
M.D. graduates hooding one another on stage.

Doctor of Medicine Commencement
PA students reciting the Physician's Oath on stage.

Physician Assistant Studies White Coat Ceremony
A PA graduate being hooded by their parents.

Physician Assistant Studies Commencement
Two Speech Language Pathology graduates in regalia.

Speech Pathology and Audiology Commencement

All Events

Jul 20
Dissertation Defense - Nicole Tomitz at TBA 12:30 PM Lectures & Seminars
Jul 23
Professions in Medicine Virtual Office Hours with Admissions 11:00 AM Prospective & New Students
Jul 24
International Undergraduate Research Program (IURP) Symposium at Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM) 09:30 AM Conferences & Symposiums
Jul 28
Women's Clinic at University Health Bulding 06:00 PM Health, Safety & Wellness
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UNR MED in the News

The UNR Med campus seen through the branches of a blooming cherry tree

Well-Being Wednesday: Clinical research as a care option 
News 4 • May 21, 2026 

Renown Health partners to launch first OB/GYN residency in Northern Nevada 
American Hospital Association • May 27, 2026 

UNR Med highlights Nevada Aphasia Camp during Aphasia Awareness Month 
This is Reno • June 2, 2026

UNR School of Medicine unveils rapid food safety test strips 
June 12, 2026 • Kolo 8 News 

This Is One of the Worst Places That You Could Put Your Suitcase—and 38% of People Do It 
June 28, 2026 • AOL.com

UNR Med In the News Archive